Adam Pash

The New York Times is running an article (along with this disturbing illustration) weighing the pros and cons of switching to a Mac from the perspective of a Windows user.

To come clean, I've just ordered a Macbook Pro, my first Mac ever; with the Intel-based Macs giving me the option to run Windows using Parallels or Boot Camp, I couldn't resist any longer. So I'm wondering: What factors ($$$ is the first that comes to mind) would keep you from making the switch to a Mac? Have Boot Camp/Parallels made the switch irresistibly enticing? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments or at tips at lifehacker.com. — Adam Pash